and currants with a distinct warm stone character in the nose
undertones of vanilla and pencil shavings are framed by plum and underlying hints of tobacco
Cliff Lede Vineyards has surged into the top hierarchy of quality in a relatively short period of time
toast and mineral flavors
this puppy has a long life ahead of it
2002 Arietta 'Variation One' Red (1.5L) Italian New and currants with a distinct"The stunning 2002 Variation One (70% Merlot and 30% Syrah) exhibits an exotic, opulent personality with a deep purple color, and sweet aromas of cocoa, new saddle leather, black raspberries, cassis, and acacia flowers. Full bodied, with beautifully integrated oak (all of these wines are aged in 100% new French wood), wonderful sweetness, tremendous delineation, and laser like clarity and transparency of character." 95 100 Wine Advocate